Shafi dies at 56; Malayalam filmmaker greatest identified for motion pictures with Dileep
Filmmaker Shafi, identified for bringing laughter to Malayali audiences by his standard movies, died at a personal hospital in Kochi previous midnight on Saturday. He was 56.
Rasheed M H, fondly often known as Shafi, was present process therapy after struggling a stroke on January 16 and remained in crucial situation for a number of days earlier than his demise, based on the hospital sources. He breathed his final at 12.25 am, sources added.
Actor Vishnu Unnikrishnan confirmed the information, sharing a put up on his Fb web page. “Shafi sir has departed, abandoning laughter and unforgettable tales that will probably be cherished ceaselessly. Tributes!!,” he posted.
Shafi, who began his profession as assistant director beneath famous filmmaker Rajasenan made his mark within the Malayalam movie business along with his debut movie, One Man Present, in 2001.
Over a profession spanning twenty years, Shafi directed over ten movies, incomes popularity of his experience in comedy. His collaborations with actor Dileep led to a number of blockbusters, together with Kalyanaraman, Marykkundoru Kunjaadu, and Two Nations.
Amongst his different celebrated works are Pulival Kalyanam, Thommanum Makkalum, Mayavi, and Chattambinadu, solidifying his fame as a distinguished director in Malayalam cinema. His final directorial enterprise was the 2022 movie Aanandam Paramanandam.
In accordance with household sources, his physique was shifted to his residence on BTS Highway in Edappally in Kochi. It is going to be saved on the Cochin Service Co-operative Financial institution Corridor, Kaloor, from 9 am to 12 pm on Sunday for the general public to pay their final respects. The cremation is scheduled for 4 pm on Sunday on the Kaloor Muslim Juma Masjid, the household added.
Shafi’s elder brother, Rafi, is a part of the famous writer-director duo Rafi-Mecartin, whereas his uncle was the late famend filmmaker Siddique.
